Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Bob Gosse (1997-2006), Andrew Dominik
Partner
Marshall Allman
Children
2 children
Education
Carl Sandburg High School, St. Ignatius College Prep
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Middle English
Popularity
Tier B -- 75,754 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 14
Notable
First credit at age 15 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 38 years (1987-2025)
Year context
Born in 1972 -- Watergate break-in; Nixon visits China; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1972 →
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16
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1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
95
Cultural Uplift
58
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Filmography (23)
AWARDS (1)
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Volpi Cup for Best Actress
1997
WON
Biography
Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. Tunney made her film debut in the comedy Encino Man (1992) and rose to prominence with leading roles in the cult films Empire Records (1995) and The Craft (1996). Her performance in Niagara, Niagara (1997) won her acclaim and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She had leading roles in the films End of Days (1999), Supernova and Vertical Limit (both 2000). Tunney earned critical acclaim for playing Veronica Donovan on Prison Break (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on the television series The Mentalist (2008–2015).
Tunney was praised for her portrayal of a victim of sexual assault in the independent drama Open Window (2006). Her subsequent film roles across the 2000s include Cherish and The Secret Lives of Dentists (both 2002), The In-Laws (2003), Hollywoodland (2006), August and The Burning Plain (both 2008), and Passenger Side (2009). She led the thriller film Looking Glass (2018), and starred in the short-lived legal drama series The Fix (2019).
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robin Tunney?
Robin Tunney is 53 years old, born on .
Where was Robin Tunney born?
Robin Tunney was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Robin Tunney been in?
Robin Tunney has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include By Design (2026), Horse Girl (2020), Looking Glass (2018), Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery (2013), The Mentalist (2008).
What is Robin Tunney known for?
Robin Tunney is primarily known as an actor. Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. Tunney made her film debut in the comedy Encino Man (1992) and rose to prominence…
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